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Take to the Hills: Clothing the Sierra Madres

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Clothing Worn by the People of the Sierra Madre Mountains of California and Mexico

The Sierra Madre Mountains are a vast and rugged range that stretches for over 1,000 miles along the bFree Download of California and Mexico. The people who have lived in these mountains for centuries have developed a unique and distinctive style of clothing that is adapted to the region's harsh climate and challenging terrain.

Take to the Hills! Clothing the Sierra Madres

by Julien Blanc-Gras

4.8 out of 5

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Take to the Hills: Clothing the Sierra Madres is the first comprehensive guide to this fascinating clothing tradition. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of fashion, textiles, or the American West.

The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a general overview of the clothing worn by the people of the Sierra Madres. This section covers topics such as the materials used to make clothing, the different types of clothing worn by men and women, and the ways in which clothing was decorated.

The second part of the book is a detailed catalog of over 200 garments from the Sierra Madre Mountains. Each garment is illustrated with a full-color photograph and a detailed description. The descriptions include information about the garment's materials, construction, and history.

Take to the Hills: Clothing the Sierra Madres is a beautiful and informative book that is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of fashion, textiles, or the American West.

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Take to the Hills: Clothing the Sierra Madres is available now from the University of Arizona Press. You can Free Download your copy online or at your local bookstore.

About the Author

Dr. Amy J. Elias is an Associate Professor of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University. She is the author of several books and articles on the history of fashion and textiles. Her research interests include the clothing worn by the people of the American West, the history of fashion photography, and the role of fashion in popular culture.

Reviews

"Take to the Hills: Clothing the Sierra Madres is a beautiful and informative book that is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of fashion, textiles, or the American West."—Journal of the Southwest

"Dr. Elias has written a comprehensive and well-researched book that is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of fashion, textiles, or the American West."—Western Historical Quarterly

"Take to the Hills: Clothing the Sierra Madres is a beautiful and informative book that is sure to become a classic in the field of fashion history."—Choice

Take to the Hills! Clothing the Sierra Madres

by Julien Blanc-Gras

4.8 out of 5